Citrus Key Lime Cake

Submitted by Chef #714155 Patty in Indy

"This recipe was given to me by a co-worker's mother who lives in Alabama. It is a refreshing cake that is a big hit everytime I make it! It is very easy to prepare and the results are amazing! The cake usually takes a little longer in a 13x9 pan and the outside of the cake will brown just a bit. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 12-16 pieces
• Serves: 12-16

ingredients

• 1 (18 1/2 ounce) box lemon cake mix
• 1 (1/3 ounce) package jell-o sugar-free lime gelatin
• 1 1⁄2 cups vegetable oil or 1 1/2 cups canola oil
• 5 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup orange juice

• Glaze

• 4 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄2 cup lime juice

• Icing

• 1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon vanilla

directions

1. Mix cake mix, jello, oil, eggs, and orange juice.
2. Beat 3 minute at medium speed.
3. Pour into 3 greased cake pans or 13x9 greased pan.
4. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minute for cake pans and 35-40 minute for 13x9.
5. Mix confectioners' sugar and lime juice.
6. Pour over warm layers or 13x9 cake.
7. Mix sugar, butter, cream cheese and vanilla and cream together with mixer.
8. Frost cake when cooled and enjoy!

Reviews

[hetzcar]

I have a question.... I just made this but into cupcakes. They are cooling so I have not yet tried these. It calls for 1 1/3 oz. of lime jello. Is that really the amount? Mine are NOT green at all! Or is it the 3 oz packet of Jello? Someone is asking for these for their wedding and i'm doing a trial run and not real sure of the color they are! They look like yellow cake :(

 

[jtraut]

Cake and glaze were very good - frosting was way too sweet. Next time I will make a different frosting.

 

[Sherry Carl]

This was delicious ! It was tart and the icing was sweet. I made it in a 9 x 13 baking dish. My husband and I loved it. Definitely a keeper.

 

[Kimmer76]

I live in Alabama, too, and I LOVE THIS RECIPE. I've never had it in a 9x13 pan, but I've eaten it as a layer cake and I've baked it as a layer cake and as cupcakes, which turn out really, really yummy. I always use Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice and Simply Orange orange juice...and I get rave reviews every time. If you like key lime pie, give this a try!